Chelsea have forged a five-man transfer shortlist in the hope of luring a high-profile midfielder to Stamford Bridge, as the Blues chiefs prepare to let Jorginho leaves the club on a free transfer, according to reports.
Chairman Todd Boehly, who this week stepped down as the club's interim sporting director and handed recruitment responsibility to Paul Winstanley and Christopher Vivell, is reportedly eager to retain star midfielders N'Golo Kante and Mason Mount on fresh deals.
The Blues made a verbal agreement to sign out-of-favour Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix on a £9million loan move until the end of the season, but it is understood the west London club would also like to bolster Graham Potter's midfield after a lacklustre start to the campaign.